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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 11/16/2016 2014-2016 ACTIONS DRU MAMO KANUHA AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER GREGGOR ILAGAN Vice Chair DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 th 54 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i November 16, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center CALL TO ORDER 9:05 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 2, 2015 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 668-16: INITIATES THE PROCESS OF RENAMING MĀ‘ILI STREET IN LEILANI ESTATES TO “MAILE STREET” Directs the Planning Director to initiate the process of renaming Mā‘ili Street in Leilani Estates to “Maile Street” following enactment of the ordinance proposed in Bill No. 234. Reference: Comm. 1088 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Approve: PWPRC-50 Postponed: November 2, 2016 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Ilagan, seconded by Mr. Paleka, to approve Res. 668-16.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 696-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR ONE TRACTOR MOWER WITH A REAR FLAIL Authorizes a five-year lease agreement, which would alleviate equipment repair and associated costs spent on older equipment. The new tractor mower would be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for Kohala roads. Reference: Comm. 1128 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-79 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members David and Poindexter – 2. Excused: None. Res. 697-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR THREE MINI EXCAVATORS Authorizes a five-year lease agreement for three mini excavators to be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for Puna, Kona, and Hāmākua roads. Reference: Comm. 1129 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-80 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 698-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR TWO SMALL BOOM TRUCKS Authorizes a five-year lease agreement, which would alleviate equipment repair and associated costs on older equipment. The new boom trucks would be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for South Hilo and Puna roads. Reference: Comm. 1130 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-81 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Res. 699-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR TWO TRACTOR MOWERS WITH SIDE SICKLE BARS Authorizes a five-year lease agreement, which would alleviate equipment repair and associated costs on older equipment. The new tractor mowers would be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for South Hilo and Ka‘ū roads. Reference: Comm. 1131 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC-82 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 705-16: REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO MINIMIZE THE USE OF PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES BY INSTALLING WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS AT COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ISLAND WIDE Requests the departments of Water Supply and Public Works to assist as necessary with the installation of the water bottle filling stations. Reference: Comm. 1140 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka Approve: PWPRC-54 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Res. 707-16: URGES THE 2017 HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY BY PROHIBITING THE UNSAFE TETHERING OF DOGS The proposed legislation would amend paragraph 711-1109(1)(g) of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to more specifically define what manner of tethering constitutes the offense of cruelty to animals. Reference: Comm. 1144 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Approve: GREDC-11 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 713-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū RURAL HEALTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL FLOATING LANTERN CELEBRATION Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1157 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Res. 714-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO BUILD A PURPLE HEART MEMORIAL Transfers $3,333 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1158 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 715-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO CONSTRUCT A PURPLE HEART MEMORIAL Transfers $3,333 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1159 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 716-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE PĀHOA DISTRICT PARK Transfers $12,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 1160 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 717-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CROSSNET MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL TO REIMBURSE THE PILIPAʻA VOLLEYBALL CLUB FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE 2016 JUNIOR OLYMPICS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1161 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Res. 718-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF USED MOTOR OIL CONTAINMENT UNITS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Donated by the State’s Department of Health, with an estimated total value of $28,000, to be used by the Department of Environmental Management for collecting used motor oil from island residents. Reference: Comm. 1166 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 719-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new three-year Microsoft Government Enterprise agreement to continue the best pricing and benefits for Microsoft software used county-wide. Reference: Comm. 1167 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 6. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Ilagan – 3. Excused: None. Res. 720-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASES OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND MATERIALS FOR THE PĀHOA AND MOUNTAIN VIEW SENIOR CENTERS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1168 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 721-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO ASSIST THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH REFURBISHING ITS RADON RESCUE BOAT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1169 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 722-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTSA TO PURCHASE TWO AIR CONDITIONING UNITS FOR THE SCHOOL’S CLASSROOMS Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1170 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 723-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF AGING Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year maintenance contract for a multi- function copy machine to be used by the department’s Kona office. Reference: Comm. 1172 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Res. 724-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO CONSTRUCT A PURPLE HEART MEMORIAL Transfers $3,333 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1173 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Res. 725-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT COUNTY PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE ROOM AT THE WAIĀKEA-UKA PARK BASEBALL FIELD Transfers $2,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1174 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Res. 727-16: APPROVES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2017 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Approves a proposal submitted by the City and County of Honolulu and four proposals submitted by the County of Maui, as listed in Exhibit A, to be considered by the 2017 State Legislature, which convenes in January 2017. Reference: Comm. 1182 Intr. by: Mr. Onishi Waived: GREDC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 228 AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (Draft 2): CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (CN-7.5) AT ND PUNAHOA 2, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-035:018 (Applicant: Hilo Medical Center) (Area: 9,230 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow for the development of a 24-26 stall paved parking lot for Hilo Medical Center employees that work at the Punahele Professional Building and Puʻu Honu Professional Building Reference: Comm. 981.4 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan Negative: PC-80 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 6-noes) POSTPONED INDEFINITELY: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Bill 261: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($526,763.76); and Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($277,748.11). Funds for these appropriations shall be provided from the lapsed Fuel Tax Increase funds in the Capital Projects Fund. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 1162 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter (Vote on Bill 261 is on the next page.) Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Bill 262: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: TEA-21 Projects (Federal Aid) ($108,311.10) and Local Road Improvements ($108,311.10). Funds for these appropriations shall be provided from fuel tax revenue in excess of what was projected in Ordinance 15-23. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 1163 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Bill 263: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance From Previous Year - Reserved account ($220,565.72); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund - Highway account. These fiscal year 2015-2016 excess fuel tax revenues would be expended by the Department of Public Works. Reference: Comm. 1164 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC (Vote on Bill 263 is on the next page.) Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 PASSED 1ST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Bill 264: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2 million); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1.4 million); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($3.4 million). Funds for these appropriations shall be provided from the portion of the Highway Fund which is designated as the Fuel Tax Increase Account No. 3104.06, and which consists of the increase fuel tax revenues created pursuant to Resolution No. 504-08. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in each category. Reference: Comm. 1165 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ST PASSED 1READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 234 AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 14, DIVISION 3, SECTION 14-86 OF THE (Draft 2): HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO STREET NAMES Allows for two streets in the same judicial district but with different zip codes to share the same name. Reference: Comm. 1025.4 Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan First Reading: October 18, 2016 Postponed: October 5 and November 2, 2016 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Ilagan, seconded by Ms. David, to approve Bill 234, Draft 2.) ND AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2. Excused: None. Bill 240 AMENDS CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2): (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION RELATING TO THE HELE-ON KĀKO‘O COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE Establishes an eligibility determination process for paratransit services and the right of the County to suspend paratransit services for eligible riders if the County finds cause to do so, and further establishes a process to appeal denial or suspension of service to the Transportation Commission. Reference: Comm. 1047.4 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka First Reading: November 2, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Bill 249: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i Airport Task Force account ($53,259); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Airport Task Force account. Funds would be used to reimburse the department for overtime costs incurred by staff to disrupt the flow of illicit drug trafficking into Hawai‘i. Reference: Comm. 1132 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: November 2, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Bill 250: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – United States Secret Service account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the United States Secret Service account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Police Department for overtime, travel, fuel, equipment, and other costs incurred by staff for joint operations with the United States Department of Treasury, which includes protection of government officials, preventing counterfeiting of U.S. currency, and securing U.S. banking and finance infrastructure. Reference: Comm. 1133 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: November 2, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 17 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Bill 251: RENAMES THE PĀHALA BALLFIELD AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Recognizes the late Laurence J. Capellas by renaming the ballfield “Laurence J. Capellas Ballfield,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1136 Intr. by: Ms. David First Reading: November 2, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Bill 252: NAMES THE KAŪ GYMNASIUM AND SHELTER AND AMENDʻS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Recognizes the late Representative Robert N. Herkes by naming the gymnasium and shelter “Representative Robert N. Herkes Gymnasium and Shelter,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1137 Intr. by: Ms. David First Reading: November 2, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 18 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Bill 253: NAMES THE SOCCER FIELDS AT HERBERT SHIPMAN PARK IN KEA‘AU, DISTRICT OF PUNA, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE Recognizes the late Justin Masayoshi “Buddy” Perry by renaming the field “Buddy Perry Soccer Field,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule. Reference: Comm. 1138 Intr. by: Mr. Paleka First Reading: November 2, 2016 ND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Bill 254: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 3 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Provides that the Corporation Counsel may appoint or discharge Deputy Corporation Counsels when so approved by the Mayor and then the County Council, and further provides that Deputy Corporation Counsels shall serve until they resign or retire, or are discharged by the Corporation Counsel, as approved by the Mayor and then the County Council. Reference: Comm. 1142 Intr. by: Mr. Chung First Reading: November 2, 2016 ND AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 6. Noes: Council Members Eoff and Poindexter – 2. Absent: Council Member David – 1. Excused: None. Page 19 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 1:26 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by November 14, 2016. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  Nāālehu State Office Building, 95ʻ-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nāālehu;ʻ  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. Page 20 Hawai‘i County Council-54 November 16, 2016 Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Wednesdays, November 23 and 30, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, November 25 and December 2, 2016, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays, November 27 and December 4, 2016, at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv- schedules/channel-55/.) Page 21